Bring a small pan of water to a boil; add garlic. Remove with a slotted spoon after 1 minute. Rinse under cold water; set aside. Add basil to boiling water; immediately remove and rinse under cold water. Reserve 1 tablespoon of cooking liquid. Transfer garlic and basil to a food processor, and add lemon juice, olive oil, reserved water, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth

Drain squash, and divide among 4 plates. Top with cubed mozzarella, and drizzle with basil oil.

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Zucchini Fries

2 zucchini

1 egg white

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Vegetable cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut zucchini into 3-inch sticks. Whisk an egg white in a small bowl, and add milk. Combine Parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture, and then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place zucchini on sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Zucchini with Corn and Cilantro

1 teaspoon olive oil

3 1/2 cups cubed zucchini (about 1 pound)

1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and corn; cook, stirring occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart shallow baking dish with cooking spray, and alternately layer sliced zucchini, corn kernels, and sliced tomatoes. Combine panko and Parmesan, and sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, in the center of oven 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cover with foil, and bake for 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender. Serve immediately.